I Have A Shih-tzu And She Was A Little Hard At First.but Now She Just Stares At Me When She Needs To Go Out Side I Say You Need To Go Potty And She Goes Nuts I Took Her Out Every Half Hour Just To Let Her Know That She Goes Out Side To Go Potty And When I Was Taking Her Out Side I Would Say Lets Go Out Side To Go Potty And Now She Is 9 Years Old And Never Had A Accident In Over 8 1/2 Years I Got Her From A Animale Shelter . She Is A Very Loving Dog .